Notice2023-06001
Request for Nominations to EPA's National and Governmental Advisory Committees
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Published
March 23, 2023
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Environmental Protection Agency
Abstract
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites nominations from a diverse range of qualified candidates to be considered for approximately 12 vacancies in the National Advisory Committee (NAC) and the Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) which advises the U.S. Representative to the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC). Vacancies on these two committees are expected to be filled by the fall of 2023. Additional sources may be utilized in the solicitation of nominees.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 56 (Thursday, March 23, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17570-17571]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-06001]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-10759-01-OMS]
Request for Nominations to EPA's National and Governmental
Advisory Committees
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice of request for nominations.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites
nominations from a diverse range of qualified candidates to be
considered for approximately 12 vacancies in the National Advisory
Committee (NAC) and the Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) which
advises the U.S. Representative to the Commission for Environmental
Cooperation (CEC). Vacancies on these two committees are expected to be
filled by the fall of 2023. Additional sources may be utilized in the
solicitation of nominees.
DATES: Please submit nominations by May 19, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Submit nominations via email to: Oscar Carrillo, Designated
Federal Officer, Office of Resources and Business Operations, Federal
Advisory Committee Management Division, U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency with subject line COMMITTEE RESUME/CV 2023 to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#86e5e7f4f4efeaeae9a8e9f5e5e7f4c6e3f6e7a8e1e9f0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="83e0e2f1f1eaefefecadecf0e0e2f1c3e6f3e2ade4ecf5">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information on the NAC or GAC
membership, please contact Oscar Carrillo, Designated Federal Officer,
by telephone at (202) 564-0347 or by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#afccceddddc6c3c3c081c0dcccceddefcadfce81c8c0d9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ec8f8d9e9e85808083c2839f8f8d9eac899c8dc28b839a">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Advisory Committee and the
Governmental Advisory Committee advise the EPA Administrator in his
capacity as the U.S. Representative to the Commission for Environmental
Cooperation (CEC) on the development of U.S. policy positions regarding
environment and trade in North America. The NAC and GAC were
established May 13, 1994 and are authorized under Article 11 of the
Environmental Cooperation Agreement (ECA) between the United States,
Mexico and Canada entered into force on July 1, 2020, in parallel with
the United States of America, United States of Mexico, and Canada
(USMCA) trade agreement; and was established pursuant to Executive
Order 12915, entitled ``Federal Implementation of the North American
Agreement on Environmental Cooperation.'' The NAC and GAC were
continued under the authority of Executive Order 14048, dated September
30, 2021, and operates under the provisions of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. 10.
The committees are responsible for providing advice to the United
States Representative on a wide range of strategic, scientific,
technological, regulatory, and economic issues related to
implementation and further elaboration of the ECA and the USMCA. The
NAC consists of 15 representatives from environmental non-profit
groups, business and industry, and educational institutions. The GAC
consists of 15 representatives from state, local, and tribal
governments. Members are appointed by the EPA Administrator for a two-
year term. The committees usually meet three times per year and the
average workload for committee members is approximately 10 to 15 hours
per month. Members serve on the committees in a voluntary capacity.
Although EPA is unable to provide compensation or an honorarium for
services, members may receive travel and per diem allowances, according
to applicable federal travel regulations and EPA's budget. EPA is
seeking nominations from various sectors, i.e., for the NAC we are
seeking nominees from academia, business and industry, and
nongovernmental organizations; for the GAC we are seeking nominees from
state, local and tribal government sectors. Nominees will be considered
according to the mandates of FACA, which requires committees to support
diversity across a broad range of constituencies, sectors, and groups.
In accordance with Executive Order 14035 (June 25, 2021) and consistent
with law, EPA values and welcomes opportunities to increase diversity,
equity, inclusion, and accessibility on its federal advisory
committees. EPA's federal advisory committees strive to have a
workforce that reflects the diversity of the American people.
Additional information about the NAC and GAC is available at <a href="https://www.epa.gov/faca/nac-gac">https://www.epa.gov/faca/nac-gac</a>.
Selection Criteria: The following criteria will be used to evaluate
nominees:
<bullet> Professional knowledge of the subjects examined by the
committees, including trade & environment issues, the USMCA and ECA,
and the CEC
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<bullet> Represent a sector or group involved in trilateral
environmental policy issues
<bullet> Senior-level experience in the sectors represented on both
committees
<bullet> Demonstrated ability to work in a consensus building
process with a wide range of representatives from diverse
constituencies
How to Submit Nominations: Any interested person or organization
may nominate qualified persons to be considered for appointment to
these advisory committees. Individuals may self-nominate.
<bullet> Nominations must include: (1) a statement of interest, (2)
resume or curriculum vitae (CV) and (3) a short biography describing
the professional and educational qualifications of the nominee, as well
as the nominee's current business address, email address, and daytime
telephone number. The statement of interest should describe how your
background, knowledge, and experience would add value to the
committee's work, and how your qualifications would contribute to the
overall diversity of the NAC or GAC. To help the Agency in evaluating
the effectiveness of its outreach efforts, please include in the
statement of interest how you learned of this opportunity.
<bullet> Candidates from the academic sector must also provide a
letter of support authorizing the nominee to represent their
institution.
<bullet> Federal registered lobbyists are not permitted to serve on
federal advisory committees.
<bullet> Please be aware that EPA's policy is that, unless
otherwise prescribed by statute, members generally are appointed for a
two-year term. Anyone interested in being considered for nomination
should submit their application materials by May 19, 2023.
Oscar Carrillo,
Program Analyst.
[FR Doc. 2023-06001 Filed 3-22-23; 8:45 am]
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